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'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG 'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG
'Flash Mob' Theft Ring Hits Maryland: Four Charged in $800K Crime Spree: AG Four men have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring responsible for 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, causing approximately $800,000 in losses, authorities announced Monday. The suspects are accused of overwhelming stores with “flash mob” tactics, targeting high-end retail items, and reselling stolen goods.  Attorney General Anthony Brown revealed details about the operation, which spanned Howard, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s, and Prince George’s counties. Those charged include: Donte Bernard Shaw, 34, of Washington, DC; Taquan An…
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff
Over 100 Guns Stolen In Maryland Gun Shop Burglary, ATF Investigating: Sheriff Authorities are searching for suspects after more than 100 guns were stolen during an early morning break-in at a White Plains gun shop, officials said. The burglary occurred on Nov. 20 around 1:30 a.m. at a store in the 10500 block of Theodore Green Boulevard.  Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office say unknown suspects broke into the shop and made off with a significant number of weapons. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is now working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to track down those responsible for the theft, accordi…
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Committed Commercial Burglaries With Young Children In Maryland, Police Say In a startling incident, three boys between the ages of 11 and 13 have been charged in connection with two early morning burglaries at auto businesses in Montgomery County, police say. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at approximately 1 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at Superior Auto Service in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where they found a front window that was shattered and property missing. While investigating the first incident, officers received a second report of a burglary at RMA Transportation, also in the 12200 block of Wilkins Avenue, where there were employees present at…
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal
Man Packing Explosive Devices Broke Into Estranged GF's Home: Maryland Fire Marshal A man who was found with a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) after breaking into his ex-girlfriends home is behind bars and facing serious charges, according to the Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal. Andrew Ervin Romack, 62, was arrested following a joint investigation by the fire marshal and Maryland State Police following a reported burglary earlier this week at an Allegany County home. Investigators say that shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, troopers were called to the 20300 block of Lower Georges Creek Road, where it is alleged Romack forced his way into his estranged…
Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say
Home Invader Targeting Elderly Women In Maryland Apprehended, Police Say The man who has been targeting and assaulting elderly women during home invasions in Montgomery County has been identified and arrested, police say. Silver Spring resident Devin Jones, 34, is facing charges for two recent home invasions where he exposed himself to one woman, attempted to sexually assault another, and detectives believe there could be more victims. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, officers were called to the 3700 block of Greencastle Road, where an 88-year-old woman reported that a man forced his way into…
Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal
Man Arrested For Arson After Altercation Involving Maryland Neighbor: Fire Marshal An argument over stolen property led to arson charges for a 30-year-old Maryland man who allegedly attempted to start a fire outside of a neighbor's home on Sunday afternoon. Lexington Park resident Cesar Augusto Gonzalez-Lopez was arrested at around noon on Monday afternoon when members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the 46000 block of Sue Drive to investigate a blaze, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Investigators say that a dispute over allegedly stolen property the previous night between Gonzalez-Lopez and the homeowner led to th…
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff
Former EMS Chief In MD Arrested For Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Fentanyl Vials: Sheriff The former Chief of Medical Services for the St. Mary's County government has been arrested and charged for tampering with narcotics boxes in Southern Maryland, authorities announced. Leonardtown resident Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, who was the subject of an investigation into the suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box at a local medical unit is facing nearly three dozen charges following his arrest on Wednesday, Sept. 11.  In July, the sheriff's office determined that the seal on a medic box containing vials of fentanyl had been broken. Further investigation…
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED) One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (UPDATED)
One In Custody Following Barricade At Vacant Home In Montgomery County: Park Police (Updated) One suspect has been taken into custody without further incident following a standoff with police at a Montgomery County building, police say. Shortly after 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, officers were called to the 5300 block of Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase to investigate a burglary at a vacant home that was located on park property.  According to Maryland-National Park Police in Montgomery County, responding officers found Jose Angel Diaz-Vasquez, 66, inside armed with a knife, and he barricaded himself inside the building. NOW IN BETHESDA: @ParkPolice & MCP’s SWAT team on …
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Anne Arundel Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Anne Arundel
Two Teens Among Four Hit With Hundreds Of Charges For Gun Shop Burglaries In Anne Arundel Four suspects are facing hundreds of charges for their alleged roles in a string of commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries of gun stores in Maryland, authorities announced on Tuesday. Between December 2023 and March 2024, officials say that the group is connected to at least 10 incidents in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties. Those charged:  Cy'juan Hemsley, 19, of District Heights, who was charged with 200 counts;  Mahkiya McQuinn-Woodley, 20, of Baltimore, who was charged with 189 counts; A 17-year-old from Temple Hills who was charged with 199 count…
Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD
Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Maryland men who tried to set a house on fire with people inside on the Eastern Shore were arrested this week after being caught red-handed with the fuel they used to set it, state police say. Lascelles David Beckford, 37, a Somerset County resident, and Dante Jamar Stone, 34, of Salisbury, went through great lengths in an attempt to torch the home of two people they were familiar with, according to officials. The incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 in the 12000 block of Independence Court in Princess Anne. Investigators say that they believe Beckford and Ston…
Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING) Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (DEVELOPING)
Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (Developing) A woodland search involving burglary suspects who fled from Anne Arundel County into Prince George's County has been launched, police say. According to investigators, two suspects fled in a vehicle following a burglary near Route 450 and headed into Bowie, where they got out and took off on foot. Police say that they were on foot in Prince George's County off Route 197/Bowie Road.  Advisory: we are assisting @AACOPD in this search. https://t.co/cZ7PytlygD — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) July 16, 2024 One suspect was described as a Black man in an orange shirt. No details about the second …
Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff
Power Tool-Wielding Would-Be ATM Burglars Busted After High-Speed Pursuit In Maryland: Sheriff Two men who went through great lengths to rob an ATM at a Calvert County CVS store before driving themselves into a corner are facing charges for burglary, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to CVS in the 7900 block of Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach to probe the forced entry of the store and to investigate the ATM inside, which had been damaged by power tools, officials said on Monday afternoon. Upon arrival, they spotted a vehicle speeding away from the area, and state police troopers with lights and sirens activated attempted to stop District Heights resident Tevin …
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Maryland, Sheriff Says Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Maryland, Sheriff Says The Fourth of July got off to a rough start for three in Maryland who were taken into custody in connection to a shooting earlier this year in Charles County and had their fireworks seized. In June, the sheriff's office launched an investigation into the shooting on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf when the suspects purposely shot several rounds at a house, grazing a woman who was inside. According to investigators, the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding a stolen cell phone. On Thursday, July 4, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant in …
Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police
Attempted Burglary Stopped By Bear Spray Ends With Carjacking At Maryland Apartment: Police A potential home invader who was staved off by bear spray before carjacking a driver outside an apartment complex has been apprehended in Montgomery County, police say. On Monday, authorities announced that 30-year-old Samuel Robert Bajard, who has no known address, has been apprehended following a weeks-long investigation into an attempted burglary and carjacking earlier this month. The incident was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 9 in the 14100 block of Castle Boulevard. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on the morning of the attempted burglary, B…
Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Maryland: Sheriff Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Maryland: Sheriff
Hospital Ceiling Proves To Be Poor Escape Route For Burglar Busted In Maryland: Sheriff A trespassing man who attempted his best John McClane impression after being arrested is facing burglary and other charges after being busted in Frederick County.  James Abraham Prevatt III, who has no fixed address, was arrested early on Thursday morning after the sheriff's office received a complaint about a possible trespasser in Woodsboro. According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, the call to deputies came in at approximately 7:50 a.m. on May 30 regarding a burglary in progress in the 300 block of Cooper Oaks Drive, when a man was seen inside the residence. That report c…
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds
Chilean Ring Used NJ Digs To Stash Loot From Home Burglaries In NY, MD, Elsewhere: Feds Six Chilean nationals who burglarized homes in multiple states were recorded on video stashing a huge safe and other items stolen in the break-ins in a Jersey City apartment building, authorities said. The crew took pearl necklaces, diamond earrings, a distinctive high school “state champions” ring, and other jewelry during the burglary of a Westchester County, NY, residence in late March, an FBI complaint says. The same burglars struck again in Baltimore County, MD, in mid-April, taking luxury timepieces, distinctive cufflinks, and a safe that contained a collection of rare coins, the comp…